Tag Archives: Ackley

Family Heirlooms -Latin Bible- 1581

Posted on November 3, 2015 by treeklimber

FAMILY HEIRLOOMS Thanks to the prompting of a fellow Genealogy Blogger, Jeanne Bryan Insalaco of Everyone Has a Story, a blogging theme for November is to write about our family heirlooms and share their origins and stories. Those of us … Continue reading →

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THOMAS A. NICHOLS PART VI

Posted on July 11, 2014 by treeklimber

It was December 26th, 1864, Christmas had come and gone. Perhaps Thomas had received a letter from home, which would have brightened his spirits since he had reported back to Louisville early in the month. The weather was mild that … Continue reading →

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THOMAS A. NICHOLS CIVIL WAR Part V

Posted on July 3, 2014 by treeklimber

THOMAS ACKLEY NICHOLS CIVIL WAR PART V One hundred fifty years ago today, on July 3, 1864, Thomas A. Nichols commenced the day with his usual routine as the Regimental Adjutant. He was happy to be back in camp near … Continue reading →

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Thomas Ackley Nichols – Part I

Posted on May 25, 2014 by treeklimber

Thomas Ackley Nichols The Early Years There are moments when doing genealogy research that you strike gold by finding something you have long sought. Today was one of those days. For this Memorial Day Weekend, I wanted to write a … Continue reading →

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